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What is a horse farm manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a horse farm manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $21.26 an hour? That's $44,225 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -23,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreHorse Farm ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $44,225

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.1

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.57%

Asian 1.53%

Black or African American 1.07%

Hispanic or Latino 7.66%

Unknown 2.88%

White 86.28%

Gender

female 48.61%

male 51.39%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
7.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.8

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a horse farm manager

  1. Explore horse farm manager education requirements

    Most common horse farm manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    55.6 %

    High School Diploma

    20.4 %

    Associate

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific horse farm manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Horse Care100.00%
  3. Complete relevant horse farm manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New horse farm managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a horse farm manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real horse farm manager resumes.
  4. Research horse farm manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage pedigree cattle farm by; overseeing breeding production and certify artificial insemination program.
    • Implement artificial insemination breeding program and improve cattle herd performance.
    • Organize and monitor inventory levels for stock and equipment and contact suppliers to schedule delivery using just-in-time supply management techniques.
  5. Apply for horse farm manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a horse farm manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average horse farm manager salary

The average horse farm manager salary in the United States is $44,225 per year or $21 per hour. Horse farm manager salaries range between $22,000 and $86,000 per year.

Average horse farm manager salary
$44,225 Yearly
$21.26 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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